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Canada fought back from a goal down to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 and knock the debutants out of the Women's World Cup. Irish captain Katie McCabe scored the Republic's first World Cup goal when her superb corner flew into the net after just four minutes. The Irish had chances to add a second against the Olympic champions, but they were undone in first-half injury time as Julia Grosso's […]
Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice as Spain underlined their credentials as potential Fifa Women's World Cup winners by thrashing Zambia to progress to the last 16 with a game to spare. The Spanish opened their Group C campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica last week, having a total of 46 shots on goal. They picked up where they left off against Zambia, racing into a […]
New Zealand missed a golden opportunity to edge closer to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup as the Philippines upset them in Wellington. It was a famous victory for the Philippines, the first by one of the eight debutants at the tournament, and they celebrated passionately at full-time. Co-hosts New Zealand shocked Norway on the opening day and knew another victory could have sealed their place in the […]
Bjorn Borg's son Leo celebrated his first ATP Tour win with a straight-sets victory over Elias Ymer on clay at the Swedish Open. Borg, 20, was handed a wildcard entry and beat Swedish compatriot Ymer 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 at the Bastad Tennis Stadium. Ranked at a lowly 437th, Borg plays mostly on the ITF Tour, the lowest level of the men's professional game. "I've worked so hard for this, so […]
Spain cruised to victory in their Women's World Cup opener as they dominated Costa Rica in Wellington. Valeria del Campo scored an own goal to put Spain ahead, before Aitana Bonmati curled in a second two minutes later. Esther Gonzalez added a third after a header against the crossbar by Jennifer Hermoso, who then had a penalty saved by Daniela Solera. Olga Carmona hit the bar and Solera made a […]
Women in India’s northeastern state of Manipur have attacked the house of the main suspect in a sexual assault case that has enraged the nation, police said. The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and later incited a mob to rape and parade them naked, police said on Friday, as ethnic clashes between the mostly Hindu Meitei and mainly Christian Kuki-Zo communities engulfed the remote state. The […]
Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Player of the Match after helping Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 0-0 draw against Canada in their 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup Group B opening game. Nnadozie was the standout performer in the second game in Group B after putting up a five-star display. The 22-year-old marked her performance with a brilliant penalty save early in the second half. It was the third meeting between the […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Canada to a 0-0 draw in their Group B opener at the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The result means after three meetings, the Super Falcons are still unbeaten against Canada at the women’s World Cup (one win and two draws). Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was the busiest of the two goalkeepers, saved a penalty early in the second half. The Falcons […]
The 35 percent affirmative action on women participation in governance has again been brought to the floor of the house of Representatives as members called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider including more women in his ministerial nominees. The call followed the consideration of a motion titled “Need to Ensure Beijing Declaration on 35% Affirmative Action on Women’s Appointment into Positions”, moved by a member, Mr. Billy Osawaru. Presenting […]
